PRO CORNER / GIVING BACK:Gary Weidner, manager of the UPS Store #1750 gives tips for the holidays. Gary and his wife Sheila run one of the nation’s top 15 UPS stores! We’re lucky to have them in Santa Fe. ​

Hear about UPS' Toys for Tots Literacy program, and how the donations stay in the community. No matter where you live, you can supoprt this great program. Also, watch for the UPS float in the upcoming Rose Parade. It'll be the tallest float in this year's parade.

PRO CORNER / GIVING BACK Marcos Zubia, VP & Branch Manager for First National Bank talks about the long running 62 year Santa Fe tradition of the Tree & Train display at the First National Bank on the Plaza. Hear how two people "saved Christmas". You're invited to a special open house Sat. 12/17 from 10 am - 2 pm to take your pictures in front of the tree, have the kiddos run the train and talk to the Man himself, Santa.

Marcos gives back to the community by teaching financial literacy to Capital High students, and by serving as Board President for Esperanza Shelter for battered families. He's a great guy doing great things for the community in which he was raised.

Marcos Zubia, First Nat'l Bank.

Alvin the elf joined us in studio.

YOU ARE INVITED: Come take your holidays pictures and see Santa in front of Alana’s joyfully decorated tree this Saturday 12/17 from 10 am – 2 pm at First National Bank on the Plaza. This will be a special open house, never before done, allowing families to see the train & tree, and to take pictures See you there!This week’s music: Penatonix Joy to the World

​Thanks for listening. Let's make your house a home, every Sunday at 2.

About Make Your House a HOME show

There was always something to uplift and inspire you on Make Your House a HOME show. We showcased good ideas for your home and your life. By listening to this podcast, you join an international group of listeners who share a desire to beautify their homes, and make their communities better places to live, one compassionate act at a time. To date, we've had 172K podcast listeners in now a total of 47 countries.

Alana Light helped you make your house a home with weekly BE YOUR OWN DESIGNER tips. She also talked with people who are GIVING BACK / PAYING IT FORWARD, making the world a better place. You heard from professionals whose tips and expertise will bless your home in PRO CORNER. We also celebrated listeners' successful DIY home improvement projects in "YOU DID IT" segments.

The show was heard globally on SantaFe.com, and broadcast on KVSF 101.5 FM, the Voice of Santa Fe.